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Choosing a Renewable Energy Installer

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Description

With the amount of money you're spending on a solar or wind energy system, make sure you do it right. Once you've made the decision to install either a solar or wind renewable energy system, what are the important questions to ask potential installers? This online renewable energy course starts from the beginning by helping you locate installers, and discusses important considerations and characteristics to look for. Also, we will walk you through some of the installation considerations, including what you can do to help.

Numerous resources are provided for students to locate installers, and these are built into the class as activities. Student has access for 30 days but may complete the course sooner.

This class presumes familiarity with different renewable energy technologies and costs. For information on which application works best for your needs and thorough considerations of costs and economics, please view our other offerings.

Syllabus

The class is broken down into the following subject areas.

Choosing An Installer

Finding potential contractors

Characteristics of quality contractors

Communication

Credentials

Creativity

Competency

Caring

Site assessments

Reviewing estimates

Keys to A Successful Installation

Preparing for installation

Helping the contractor

What to expect during installation

Building materials delivery and storage

Permits, payment, and paperwork

Maintenance issues

Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:

Recognize characteristics of quality renewable energy contractors

Interview potential renewable energy contractors

Identify ways you can help make the installation go smoothly

Assessment

This course has a brief quiz the student must pass to demonstrate their understanding of the material.